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Fri, Sep 21, 12 at 12:34
| I am hoping to find a conifer that will utimately grow to approx. 8 feet, but will get no more than 4 feet wide(preferably max. of 3 feet wide). I've done some research and can't seem to come up with anything, but I am relatively new to conifers and realize I might be missing something very obvious. Please note that I am in the southeast. Any suggestions? |
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| The most important thing you are missing is conifers grow till they die. If you plant a dwarf conifer and live long enough it will out grow the limitations you have placed on it. Most height/width given are for 10 years growth and will vary due to micro-climate. There are many columnar fastigiate forms of conifers but your height limitations eliminate most forms. The 8 ft. you want it to stop growing at is not doable. Hopefully others will chime in for further help. Dave |
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| Dave, thank you for the information. It certainly gives me a new perspective in thinking about this. I may need to consider a different group of evergreens to find a candidate for this particular spot. It sounds like I may want to consider other places in my yard for a conifer, as I do like them very much. |
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